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NFL Veteran Martellus Bennett Hopes To Plant Seeds Of Imagination For Young Black Men
Posted on · Bennett, who played high school football in Houston, talks about his new storytelling initiatives for children of color.
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Why Aren’t There More Minority Head Coaches?
Posted on · Research suggests minority players have historically been steered away from playing positions on the field that are a pipeline to careers in coaching.
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Texans On The Verge Of Clinching A Playoff Berth And Could Still Nab A First-Round Bye
Posted on · Writer Jeff Balke updates us on developments in Houston sports.
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Houston’s Hosting Of Super Bowl In 2004 And 2017 Is Part Of Bob McNair’s Legacy
Posted on · Former President George H. W. Bush and Mayor Sylvester Turner also underscore the commitment to philanthropy by the late Texans founder and owner.
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Full Show: Bob McNair’s Football Legacy, And Remembering Activist Ray Hill (Nov. 26, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We discuss Bob McNair's legacy as the owner of the Texans. We remember local civil rights activist Ray Hill. Veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers your pet care questions. And we learn about some of Houston’s most interesting abandoned buildings.
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Houston Texans Founder And Owner Bob McNair Dies At 81
Posted on · McNair had battled both leukemia and squamous cell carcinoma in recent years.
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NFL, Players Agree To Temporarily Halt Enforcement Of Anthem Protest Rules
Posted on · The NFL and the NFL Players Association have agreed to temporarily suspend enforcement of new rules requiring players to stand during the national anthem while discussions on the policy continue.
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Another Former Cheerleader Joins Lawsuit Against Houston Texans
Posted on · They allege gender discrimination, assault and lost wages
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Political Roundup: Houston’s Budget, And Gov. Abbott’s School Safety Plan
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest global, national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
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NFL Sparks New Questions Over Anthem; Trump Lauds League, Questions If Protesting Players Should Be In The Country
Posted on · "You have to stand proudly for the national anthem," Trump said. Or "you shouldn't be playing, you shouldn't be there. Maybe they shouldn't be in the country."
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All NFL Players ‘Shall Stand And Show Respect’ For Flag And Anthem, League Says
Posted on · Anyone who doesn't want to stand can stay in the locker room — but teams will be fined if athletes or staff on the field don't stand, the NFL says in its new policy
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Washington’s NFL Cheerleaders Say They Had To Pose Topless As VIPs Watched
Posted on · The allegations described in a New York Times report include a "mandatory" trip to a nightclub with wealthy sponsors and a topless photo shoot at which male spectators were allowed to observe.
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Tackle Football And Concussions: How Young Is Too Young To Play?
Posted on · Lawmakers in several states are debating age limits to play certain sports.
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Charges Filed Against Undocumented Immigrant For Drunk Driving Death Of Edwin Jackson
Posted on · In a tweet, the president called the death of Indianapolis Colt linebacker Edwin Jackson by a suspected drunk driver who is in the U.S. illegally a "preventable" tragedy
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Hall Of Fame QB Warren Moon Sued For Sexual Harassment
Posted on · The civil lawsuit was filed Monday in Orange County Superior Court. According to court documents, Wendy Haskell alleges Moon made "unwanted and unsolicited" sexual advances as part of her role as his assistant working for Sports 1 Marketing